Austin's career in competitive basketball ended suddenly last week when he was diagnosed with Marfan syndrome, an inherited disorder that affects the heart, eyes, skeleton, and circulatory center, according to the Mayo Clinic’s website. less

BUFFALO, NY - MARCH 20: DeAndre Daniels #2 of the Connecticut Huskies drives to the basket against the Saint Joseph's Hawks during the second round of the 2014 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at the First Niagara Center on March 20, 2014 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) less

BUFFALO, NY - MARCH 20: DeAndre Daniels #2 of the Connecticut Huskies drives to the basket against the Saint Joseph's Hawks during the second round of the 2014 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at the First ... more

AUSTIN, TX - MARCH 22: Spencer Dinwiddie #25 of the Colorado Buffaloes lays up during the second round of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament against the Illinois Fighting Illini at The Frank Erwin Center on March 22, 2013 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) less

AUSTIN, TX - MARCH 22: Spencer Dinwiddie #25 of the Colorado Buffaloes lays up during the second round of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament against the Illinois Fighting Illini at The Frank Erwin ... more

PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 12: Nikola Jokic #13 of the World Team walks up court against the USA Team on April 12, 2014 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2014 NBAE (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images) less

PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 12: Nikola Jokic #13 of the World Team walks up court against the USA Team on April 12, 2014 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and ... more

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ANAHEIM, CA - MARCH 27: Nick Johnson #13 of the Arizona Wildcats makes a basket in the second half against the San Diego State Aztecs during the regional semifinal of the 2014 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at the Honda Center on March 27, 2014 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) less

ANAHEIM, CA - MARCH 27: Nick Johnson #13 of the Arizona Wildcats makes a basket in the second half against the San Diego State Aztecs during the regional semifinal of the 2014 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament ... more

BROOKLYN, NY - JUNE 26: Walter Tavares shakes hands with NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum after being selected number forty third overall by the Atlanta Hawks during the 2014 NBA Draft on June 26, 2014 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2014 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler /NBAE via Getty Images) less

BROOKLYN, NY - JUNE 26: Walter Tavares shakes hands with NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum after being selected number forty third overall by the Atlanta Hawks during the 2014 NBA Draft on June 26, 2014 at ... more

AMES, IA - MARCH 8: Markel Brown #22 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys drives the ball down court in the second half of play against Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum on March 8, 2014 in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State defeated Oklahoma State 85-81 in overtime. (Photo by David K Purdy/Getty Images) less

AMES, IA - MARCH 8: Markel Brown #22 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys drives the ball down court in the second half of play against Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum on March 8, 2014 in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State defeated ... more

ST LOUIS, MO - MARCH 21: Dwight Powell #33 of the Stanford Cardinal shoots the ball against the New Mexico Lobos during the second round of the 2014 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Scottrade Center on March 21, 2014 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) less

ST LOUIS, MO - MARCH 21: Dwight Powell #33 of the Stanford Cardinal shoots the ball against the New Mexico Lobos during the second round of the 2014 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Scottrade Center on ... more

GAINESVILLE, FL - FEBRUARY 04: Jordan Clarkson #5 of the Missouri Tigers with the ball during the second half of the game against the Florida Gators at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center on February 04, 2014 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images) less

GAINESVILLE, FL - FEBRUARY 04: Jordan Clarkson #5 of the Missouri Tigers with the ball during the second half of the game against the Florida Gators at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center on February 04, 2014 in ... more

MEMPHIS, TN - MARCH 14: Russ Smith #2 of the Louisville Cardinals dribbles the ball upcourt against the Houston Cougars during the semifinals of the American Athletic Conference Tournament at FedExForum on March 14, 2014 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Joe Murphy/Getty Images) less

MEMPHIS, TN - MARCH 14: Russ Smith #2 of the Louisville Cardinals dribbles the ball upcourt against the Houston Cougars during the semifinals of the American Athletic Conference Tournament at FedExForum on ... more

GREENSBORO, NC - MARCH 13: Lamar Patterson #21 of the Pittsburgh Panthers goes for the dunk against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during the second round of the 2014 Men's ACC Basketball Tournament at Greensboro Coliseum on March 13, 2014 in Greensboro, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) less

GREENSBORO, NC - MARCH 13: Lamar Patterson #21 of the Pittsburgh Panthers goes for the dunk against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during the second round of the 2014 Men's ACC Basketball Tournament at ... more